Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a vehicle driver and several passengers after intercepting a bag containing military-related items along the Ningi–Shamaki road in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The operation was reportedly carried out by troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade at about 9 a.m. on November 7, 2026, following a stop-and-search operation.
According to security sources cited by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the search uncovered a bag containing desert boots, camouflage clothing and bandoliers.
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A female passenger reportedly alighted from the vehicle shortly before the search, claiming she wanted to ease herself in a nearby bush. However, upon discovering the military items, she allegedly fled and failed to return.
Other passengers reportedly identified the bag as belonging to the fleeing woman.
The driver and the remaining passengers were subsequently taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
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